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Definitions for bon vivant
Fr. bɔ̃ viˈvɑ̃bon vi·vant

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. epicure, gourmet, gastronome, bon vivant, epicurean, foodienoun

    a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

Wiktionary

  1. bon vivantnoun

    a person who enjoys the good things in life, especially good food and drink; a man about town

  2. Etymology: bon vivant, from bon + vivant, agent noun of vivre.

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  1. bon vivant

    A bon vivant is a person who enjoys and appreciates the good things in life, especially good food, drink, and company. The term originates from French, directly translating to "good liver" in English. This person typically lives in a luxurious and sociable manner.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Bon vivant

    a good fellow; a jovial companion; a free liver

Wikidata

  1. Bon Vivant

    Bon Vivant is an International restaurant in Toronto, Ontario.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bon vivant in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bon vivant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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